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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 316.88 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 316.88 and 193.64 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 316.88 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/316.88 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 316.88 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 61,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,358.09/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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